Not a good day

Can't really say this has been a good day. I was supposed to be at the gym at 9 am for weigh in, body fat percentage measurement and TWL workout. That didn't work out so well, as I did not acutally get out of bed before 5 pm. Yeah, that's pm. Post Meridian, as in 5 hours after noon. So what did I do when I got up to rectify the wasted nature of the day so far - headed to Wendy's of course. Then watched the ball game. I did sort laundry, and as of 10 pm, one load has been completed.

Song - Whole Lotta Love - Led Zepplin - 5 stars.

I should probably head over and fold the finished laundry and put in another load. No really, I should do that.

I can do that later.

But then again, I don't have a lot more to say, so later is now.

Bye

Hello All

Wednesday morning I arrived at work at 8:15 AM. I am extremely proud of myself and feeling good. I want this feeling more often, until I become numb to it. For some reason I actually was partially awake before my alarm, so I was waiting for the alarm hoping that I hadn't missed it. It went off, I got up.

My class ring is filthy, what do you do to clean a 14kt gold ring?

I found this article very interesting - Harry Shearer saying that reporters need to start reporting important things - what a concept - especially in an election year. Another article for good reading is here, same blog, regarding the effectiveness of torture.

Ok, I should be working, although it is tough since I went to Loco's for lunch, mexican sandwich baby, and the food coma is hitting hard. As Bender said, "Goodbye Moderation!"

TWL tonight is going to be painful.

Sean

Daily Thoughts

Just wanted to pop on and talk about progress on a few of the things I am working on to get my life straight.

I had gone since Sunday until Wednesday night without having a cola product. That ended tonight, and I ate very badly tonight with no justification. I feel bad about that. So that means I need to make good food choices for the next few days. I would normally have another indulgance on Friday (Tuesday is always my first one, golf night), but I will give that up and work out instead. I need to get better about going to the gym on TWL off days. That is where the real weight is lost.

I have been good about water and eating fruit and veggies at work, and I feel better because of it.

Getting to work on time is still a struggle, but it is my decision and I need to make that decision better, that is all there is too it. So I will be doing it right from now on. I will be.

Anyway, I am going to go watch the hockey game, but I found this snippet of poetry, thought I would put it out here.

For in the the end all we have are the memories
The tears dry
The laughter fades
But we can recall the girl that broke your heart and made you cry
And the turn of phrase that made you roar with laughter
And the friends that said it and helped you get over her.

Sean

Sunday evening

This has been an interesting weekend. I actually did a lot to take of myself this weekend. I didn't go to the gym yesterday like I should have. Let me rephrase that, I slept through my team weight loss session like a punk ass bitch. I was quite upset with myself and decided that I needed to start living my life for what needs to be done and not on the indulgances. So, I did I a number of things that needed to be done. I raked and mowed the loan, I bought new workout shoes and rain golf gear, started laundry, went to an IIA dinner event at Second City (quite funny, I would recommend the show and the dinner was great). Sunday was shopping, finish laundry and cooked good dinner and a few extra chicken breasts for salad this week. I am quite proud of myself. And I watched a number of things on my DVR. It's almost below 80% full now.

So my new running shoes and myself will be working hard tomorrow, after a good day of getting to work on time, accomplishing a number of things, eating a good lunch and snacks. After that good workout, a little time in the hot tub, an energy bar and a sirloin patty with rice and asparagus for dinner and an early bedtime. This is going to be my Monday.

One of my new favorite quotes - "11.50 for a hamburger? Y'all must be crazy!" From the Miller High Life commercial.

Later.

Daily Thoughts

Hi, I know it has been a while, but I have been trying to catch back up to my life - it's a fast one you know - and haven't had a lot of time to think. In fact, my week has looked like this:
Sunday - golf, playoffs, sleep, laundry
Monday - got to work late, tried to catch up at work, Team Weight Loss class, sleep
Tuesday - worked in Auburn Hills, go to therapy in Farmington Hills, then work in Livonia, then golf, got home about 10:30, sleep
Wednesday - got to work late, tried to get some stuff done, had Team Weight Loss class, work at home, sleep
Thursday - dr appt in morning, meetings in afternoon, stay at work (being productive) until 7, then went to sleep therapy session.
Friday - meeting in morning, trying to stay awake, probably leaving early for co-worker retirement party.

Not saying that I am anything special, but just tired and unable to catch up on my stuff. Too much stuff on the DVR to watch and read and work. And my mailbox door finally completely fell off, so that needs to be replaced this weekend, along with buying new workout shoes. I am tired of my leg going numb during my workout. I am going to try Running Fit in Livonia, since I need to go to Golfsmith anyway.

Did I mention the 9 am workout Saturday morning? Do I look happy about that?

Sean

Daily Thoughts

Well, I can't exactly say I am in a good mood, but better than I was yesterday. I think I was worried all day about the weigh-in last night at TWL, since it was my final night. Also worried about packing and getting stuff done and not getting to work on time and money and everything else, but this is not about that. So, I went into the workout not in the best mood anyway, and my legs hurt, but I couldn't finish the workout. My leg started going numb, my calves hurt too much, I had to stop. I didn't do any of the interval workout like the rest of the class and was pretty ashamed.

But at the end of the workout, I had an official weigh-in and was down another 4 pounds, for a total of 12 lost. I was pretty surprised, but assumed I had tricked the machine or something. I haven't embraced the entire program, or it hasn't become ingrained enough yet, so I feel like I could do better. The good thing is I have signed up for the next class and have 12 weeks for everything to sink in.

See you later.

Daily Thoughts

I was very bad last night, I didn't wear my mask to sleep, so I ended up not getting up until 10:30 this morning. Since golf season hasn't started yet, I dont have to leave at 4:00 today, so I can get some work done.

Song - Well, album - The Who - Live at Leeds

I wish I had something more interesting to talk about, but thought I would mention the new widget to the right -> that is an easy way to donate to my Vegas trip fund if you were interested. Please do. I really want to go to Vegas soon. Thanks

Today is TWL day, so I am looking forward to that. Wait, I just re-read that, I am looking forward to getting my butt kicked on the treadmill, what has happened to me.

Sean

BTW - was that a real boring game last night or was it just me? I mean, there were some good plays, but once Florida got ahead, I didn't see Ohio State fight enough to keep me interested. I didn't watch much, lost interest.

Good Feelings and Frustrations

Hello dear reader

Posting from work again, waiting for a few things to finish.

I am proud of myself for the actions I took last night. At our TWL class, I was near 700 calories burned for the night when I decided to go a few extra minutes and get to 720 calories, which is the exact amount in a Baby Pan Pan from Little Caesers. I thought if I got that threshold, I could go get one with no guilt. I felt good about my decision and looked forward to my pizza. When I left the gym after a nice time in the jacuzzi, I drove home a little differently to pass a Little Caesers. About a half mile away, I decided to not stop. Even though I wanted it badly, and was hungry, I decided not too. I went home, had some cheese and cashews and went to bed. I am quite proud of myself. And this morning I had a meal replacement bar, with lots of protein, instead of a sausage biscuit, my favorite breakfast.

Frustration - You might see the link to the major league baseball standings above right. I want the functionality to make the standings there, without having to click to a different website. I have done a lot of searching through the help on how to create the widget, a lot of time trying to find if someone has created the widget for a blogger account, and tried some stuff. I don't want to learn javascript for this, although I might have too. Maybe that is a sign I should make my move into management.... Anyway, it should be easy, and I haven't found any code to copy, which I am very good at, so I am frustrated. Hopefully it will resolved by this weekend.

I was just wondering something, with all the coverage of the UK sailors captured by Iran, do tolitarian goverments and terrorist groups think we actually believe the statments that are released by the captives? Don't they realize we all assume they are forced? Why do they keep doing that?

Further on with this, why would Iran do something to antagonize the UK (and therefore the US)within a year of W getting out of office and people of the US wanting the war in Iraq over, not to mention the Democrats growing a spine and demanding our troops removal within a year, over the scare tactics and doomsaying from Cheney and others? It seems that would sway people towards attacking Iran, when I would say the current sentiment would be against that. What are they thinking?

Ok, files done. Later.

Daily Thoughts

So hello there. In my continuing battle for supremecy over my wanton desires, I made two good choices today. One, on my way into work, I pulled into the McDonald's drive-thru lane (not the good part) and then pulled back out again. That was the good choice. I got a fruit bar once I got to work.

The second choice was between a calzone and a salad. I stood in the cafeteria for 3-4 minutes looking back and forth between the two, and actually, again, made the correct choice. I did reward myself for that choice by taking two rolls instead of one, they are small.

That is one thing, and I mentioned this before, about the TEAM Weight Loss group I am part of, since I have to write down all the food that I eat, I am really examining all of my food choices. I want to make sure I get the most benefit out of the class. Of course, it is a difficult time right now since it is renewal time. I have to decide if I want to take another session. I am leaning towards it, I see the benefits but the lessons are not ingrained yet.

On a slightly different health tack, this article on Arnie Kander was on the freep today. My brother has said many times, especially in the Pistons title season that one of the keys to this team has been it's health. And when Webber joined the team this year, he really seemed to be a different player from his time in Philly and before that, he seemed to have more spring in his step and more quickness. Jason believed this was due to Kander and this article addresses that. Good read and he gives a few tips on living healthier, but the main tip I got out of it is to listen to your body - it will tell you what you need to know. That goes along with the teachings of the TEAM Weight Loss - fuel yourself right and listen to your body. Pay attention to what happens when you eat certain foods.

That's your lesson for the day, you non-existant reader.

Hello world

So, last night I went back to the gym for the first time since Thursday. I had missed my Saturday morning class simply because I slept too long. Felt good. Weigh in today though...not sure how I feel about that.

Such a beautiful day in SE Michigan. People are walking all over the place downtown, just to be in the sun. I even skipped a lunch with buddies at Loco's, which I truly love, and gave up my mexican sandwich to get a sub at Tubby's. I think this class is starting to help me change my eating habits. Last night after working out, I stopped and got a cheeseburger (protein, carbs!) and didn't feel good about it after. Seems like I am still sabotaging my efforts a little, but I notice it more. No more of that.

When I get down to about 265, (from 275 right now), think of the glory of that mexican sandwich and a few beers. Now that is reason to work out!!!

Also, got to sleep on my waterbed last night. I also did the night before, but the water was still really cold the night before and it was not a good night of sleep. Very bad in fact. Cold. Clammy. Last night, it was better, but still not at full temp. Tonight's sleep should be great.

Later

Thoughts on a Friday morning

Wow. Had my TWL class last night, and then went for a baby pan pan from little caesers. Love it, awesome. Only problem is that I looked up the nutritional information about it. Learned my lesson. Either stop eating these things for a while, or don't look up nutritional information anymore. So. I have to stop eating pizza until I am down to my target weight, which is only another 45 lbs or so. I will keep track of the days. I hope Mr. I doesn't lose any stores while I am on this pizza sabbatical.

So, while I was at it, I decided to look up the information on the McDonalds breakfast I had on the way in this morning. Sausage biscuit with cheese, my typical. I thought I was doing something good by not ordering the hash browns anymore. I am, but look at these scores. Ow. So, no more Mickey's D's breakfast for a while. Although I can definiately see myself going back for more when I am at my goal weight. Like I said, only 45 more pounds.

Got to be something good to talk about. I may have mentioned my undying love for the wonderful Lauren Graham of Gilmore Girls fame. Just look at that face (link to original here):

I may have also mentioned that at work, my group moved from our Livonia building to one of our downtown buildings. Drive went from 15 minutes max to 45-60 minutes on a bad day. However, there is one bright spot (well a few, but not that important here), there is a huge billboard for Gilmore Girls on I96 east, just east of Telegraph I think, with Alexis Bledel and Lauren smiling down at me. I feel so much better each morning when I pass. Alexis has turned into a very beautiful woman, but Lauren looks better than ever, 40 feet tall.

Oh, probably should get back to work.

Sean